Physical Assessment: Scalp and Hair Inspection

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What is the characteristic skin rash of discoid lupus erythematosus?

Butterfly rash

What is the term for a generalized loss of pigmentation?

Albinism

What is the term for skin redness and warmth?

Erythema

What is the term for a flat or raised tan/brownish marking on the skin?

Mole

What is the term for a warty or crusty pigmented lesion?

Seborrheic Keratosis

What is the term for small, raised spots that appear with aging?

Cherry angiomas

What is the term for a raised yellow papule with a depressed center?

Cutaneous tag

What is the term for a flat, small macule of pigment that appears following sun exposure?

Freckles

What is the term for a healed injury or surgical intervention?

Scars

What is the term for skin lesions that may be related to a dysfunction of the immune system?

Vitiligo

Learn about the physical assessment of the scalp and hair, including inspection and palpation techniques. Identify conditions such as tinea capitis, folliculitis, and hair loss. Master your physical assessment skills with this quiz!

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